A behavior becomes defined as deviant because
A)it is contrary to a moral code.
B)most believe that it is deviant.
C)it is labeled as deviant.
D)it is inherently and profoundly wrong.

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A behavior becomes defined as deviant because of social labeling, whereby society puts a label on certain behaviors, people or groups as deviant. It is the social response to a certain behavior that defines it as deviant, rather than the inherent nature of the behavior itself.

A Behavior Becomes Defined as Deviant Because